Subtract 28/21 from 2/16
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 1 7/21
2/16 - 28/21 is -29/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
2/16 = 2 × 21/16 × 21 = 42/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
28/21 = 28 × 16/21 × 16 = 448/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/336 - 448/336 = 42 - 448/336 = -406/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/24
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